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Vintage Tiffin Cellini #17423 Compote – Wistaria Pink – Circa 1947
A beautiful example of mid-century American elegant glass!
This vintage compote is attributed to the Tiffin Glass Company, featuring the distinctive Cellini #17423 stem design, introduced around 1947.
The wide, shallow bowl is rendered in delicate Wistaria pink, supported by an elaborate clear crystal stem featuring sculptural openwork and a rounded ball knop.
The graceful proportions, exceptional clarity, and intricate stem make this a striking collectible and an elegant display piece.
DETAILS
• Maker: Tiffin Glass Company (attributed) • Pattern: Cellini • Model: #17423 • Color: Wistaria Pink • Era: Circa 1947 • Height: Approximately 6 inches • Diameter: Approximately 6.5 inches • Weight: 648 grams • Finish: Polished pontil
CONDITION
Excellent vintage condition.
No chips, cracks, or flea bites. Remarkably little surface wear for its age. The base displays a polished pontil finish, as shown in the photographs.
- SHIPPING NOTE: Due to the delicate nature of this vintage art glass, this piece will be carefully packaged and shipped separately. Combined shipping is not available for this item. Thank you for understanding!
HISTORICAL RESEARCH
The Cellini stem design and model #17423 are documented in historical Tiffin glass references, including archival materials associated with Bowling Green State University.
A visually corresponding compote can also be seen in a Tiffin Glass Museum video presentation.
A lovely surviving example of postwar American glassmaking, combining delicate color with remarkable sculptural craftsmanship.
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COLLECTOR RESEARCH & REFERENCES
For collectors interested in researching this beautiful Tiffin Cellini design:
1. Tiffin Glass Museum, Ohio
A visually corresponding compote appears at approximately 1:54 in this museum video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBj-AE2U2rY
2. Bowling Green State University — Tiffin Glass Archives
Archival catalog record associated with Tiffin glass production:
https://lib.bgsu.edu/finding_aids/items/show/137
3. Tiffin Glass Collectors Club
Additional historical resources and archives:
https://www.tiffinglass.org/archives
These references provide historical context for the Cellini design and support further collector research.
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